Kenneth J. Blashak, 74, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of August 14, 2014 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Born on February 12, 1940 in New Castle, he is the son of the late Benjamin and Marianne T. Leckfor Blashak. Surviving him at home is his beloved wife of 23 years, the former Linda Nero, whom he married in December of 1990. Before retiring, Kenneth was the owner of Powered Aire. He also previously served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy. Kenneth belonged to St. Vitus Church. An active man, Kenneth loved playing golf and was an avid tennis player. While he enjoyed classic cars, his greatest joy came from spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, Kenneth is survived by his son, Jason McGuire of Pittsburgh, PA; brothers, Phillip Blashak and wife Judy of Canton, OH and Mark E. Blashak of Mercer, PA; sister, Barbara J. Shepherd and husband James of Mercer, PA; and mother-in-law, Rosemarie Nero of New Castle. He is preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Charles Nero. Visitation will take place Friday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St. A procession will leave the funeral home Saturday at 9:30am to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am at St. Vitus Church, officiated by Father Frank Almade. Interment will take place at St. Vitus Cemetery.
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Kenneth Blashak
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